Introduction to Claudia Sheinbaum and Morena
On the past Sunday, a crucial Morena Congress took place in Mexico City under the administration of Claudia Sheinbaum. This gathering was significant for several reasons, primarily because it featured a letter read by Morena’s president, Luisa María Alcalde, conveying the opinions and guidelines of the country’s president. The president, with serenity and patience, is gradually establishing herself as the party’s leader, a role that has either sacrificed quantity for quality or created confusion within the party.
Sheinbaum’s Vision for Morena
The line set by Sheinbaum, approved by the 249 congressional members at the World Trade Center, emphasized the recovery of Morena’s ideological and ethical values. She advocated for unity, stating, “never bet on division; avoid sectarianism.” She also reaffirmed the fight against racism, classism, discrimination, and sexism. Sheinbaum promoted honesty, humility, and simplicity.
Sheinbaum’s letter made it clear that Morena should not be a party of the state, but rather emphasized the need to separate the party from government. Her absence from the weekly meeting demonstrated her role as a member on leave, while her letter subtly conveyed that she leads the movement striving for Mexican humanism, despite not being the party’s official leader.
Sheinbaum didn’t miss the chance to criticize detrimental practices within Morena, such as private jet travel, brand-name clothing, and mistreatment of people. She urged against attending international congresses using public funds for leisure travel and denounced favoritism, influence peddling, and nepotism. She requested that candidacies be supported through public polls.
“We must not forget where we come from, or else we will forget where we are going,” she stated.
A Step Towards Asserting Leadership
This Morena Congress marked Sheinbaum’s initial step to assert her leadership, implying that no charismatic leader stands above her. In colloquial terms, she declared her authority to the nation and beyond.
Recognition of Caridad Bravo Adams
On the following Monday at the Sociedad General de Escritores de México (SOGEM), we honored the winners of the Telenovela Writing Contest dedicated to the prolific and generous writer Caridad Bravo Adams. The top three spots went to ‘La Hija Prohibida’ by Camila Villagrán and Elvin Rivera, ‘La Escondida’ by Natalia Núñez, and ‘Amor en Segunda Vuelta’ by Álvaro Sánchez Ortiz.
We also presented a special award to SOGEM’s General Director, Gloria López. Additionally, several associates received the society’s medal named after our benefactor: Pilar Obón, Gabriela Ynclán, Vittoria Zarattini, Antonio Olvera, Ramón Obón, Ximena Suárez, Héctor Forero, Carlos Mercado, Rafael Villaseñor Kuri, Carlos Romero, Miguel Sabido, Enrique Serna, and Sabina Berman. Ricardo Raphael, the writer and journalist, received an honorary recognition.
We appreciated the presence of Ana Francis Mor, Secretary of Culture for Mexico City, and Senator Beatriz Mojica, President of the Cultura and Cinematography Senate Commission.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? Claudia Sheinbaum is the Head of Government of Mexico City, equivalent to a mayor in many countries.
- What is Morena? Morena (Movement for National Regeneration) is a left-wing political party in Mexico, currently holding the majority in the Chamber of Deputies and having produced two consecutive presidents.
- Why is the Morena Congress significant? The congress marked a shift in leadership and values within Morena, with Sheinbaum asserting her influence and promoting unity, ethics, and simplicity.
